CAUSEWAY COAST SIGHTSEEING

Tours will be customised with an itinerary agreed in advance with you around a combination of  locations you may wish to visit.  During a sightseeing tour you will have the freedom to decide how long you wish to stay at a location and if desired when to stop along the route for additional photo opportunities.  At all times your driver will try to enhance your experience by passing on his local knowledge to help keep you informed as well as sharing with you some of the myths and legends associated with this area of coastline. 

   

The iconic ruin of Dunluce Castle bears witness to a long and tumultuous history. First built on the dramatic coastal cliffs of north Antrim by the MacQuillan family around 1500, the earliest written record of the castle was in 1513. 


It was seized by the ambitious MacDonnell clan in the 1550s, who set about stamping their mark on the castle under the leadership of the famous warrior chieftain Sorely Boy MacDonnell during an era of violence, intrigue and rebellion.

In the village of Bushmills you can get a guided tour of the Old Bushmills Distillery Followed by an opportunity to taste this world famous whiskey.

The Giant's Causeway, renowned for its polygonal columns of layered basalt, is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland and in 2015 was awarded the UKs Best Heritage Attraction at the British Travel Awards. 


Resulting from a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago, this is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has attracted visitors for many years.  Sea birds can be seen off the coast around the Causeway, with species such as fulmar, petrel and razorbill being frequently observed alongside rare and unusual plant species on the cliffs and nearby rock formations.

The Giant’s Causeway is also steeped in myths and legends. Some say it was carved from the coast by the mighty giant, Finn McCool who left behind an ancient home full of folklore. Look out for clues of his existence – including The Giant’s Boot and Wishing Chair. 

BALLINTOY HARBOUR



Ballintoy Harbour can be discovered in the picturesque village of Ballintoy and it is located 17 miles east of Portstewart and five miles west of Ballycastle. 


The small fishing harbour can be found at the end of a small narrow steep road down Knocksaughey Hill, which passes nearby the entrance to Larrybane and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. The village itself, which is just 1/2 mile from the harbour, has a charming array of small shops, two churches, including the quaint white Ballintoy Parish Church on the hill above the harbour, as well as tourist accommodation, restaurants, commercial and social facilities.
For those looking to capture a true sense of Irish rural life, it is an ideal stop over whilst touring the coastal route.It has been used as a filming location in HBO's epic series Game of Thrones.

THE DARK HEDGES



Amidst the rugged landscape of this beautiful island let your mind wander and discover a tranquillity and beauty that is so unexpected.

The ferry to Rathlin Island travels just six miles across the Sea of Moyle. This island is six miles long, one mile wide, "L" shaped and home to a slowly increasing population of around 140 people.

A short walk from the harbour is the Boathouse Visitor Centre, where visitors can discover some of the exciting history, learn about present day island life and see some artefacts from shipwrecks around the island. Enjoy many of the walks the Island has to offer including along the shore to Mill Bay where you may see some of the resident seals basking or at play. Cycle hire is another way to enjoy the island or take a bus 

Customer info

GIANT'S CAUSEWAY PRICING



Pedestrian access to the Giant’s Causeway is free. However, if you wish to use any of the facilities at the site, including parking but excluding the Visitor Information service, the visitor experience charge will apply.



Adult: £13.00



Child: £6.50



Family: £32.50  (2 Adults + 3 Children under 5 years - under 17 years free)

Pre-purchase and save: visit www.giantscausewaytickets.com to pre-purchase your tickets



CARRICK-A-REDE PRICING : https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/



Adult: £13.00



Child: £6.50



Family*: £32.50



Under 5s: free



National Trust members: free



Cliff Top Experience Walk: £39.00



*2 adults + up to 3 children (aged 5-17 years)





BUSHMILLS DISTILLERY PRICING

Visitors are welcome to visit the Gift Shop and Restaurant at no charge. After the tour the tasting includes 9 different whiskeys one of which is a 21yr old which costs from £159 a bottle. You also receive a certificate. 



ADULT£9.00

SENIOR CITIZEN (60+ years)£8.00

STUDENT (18 years + Student ID req)£8.00

*CHILDREN (8 – 17 years)£5.00

FAMILY (2 adults + up to 3 children 8-17 yrs)£25.00

**GROUP (15+) deposit required to secure booking£7.00



RESERVATIONS

Groups of 15+ may book in advance, subject to availability. Bookings taken on the hour and half hour between 09.30 and 13.00 only. No Sunday bookings. Please contact us on https://bushmills.com/intl/to 

inquire about vailability. A deposit is required to secure all bookings.



The distillery may not always be viewed in a full operational capacity due to varying cycles of production.

* Children under 8 years of age are not permitted to join the guided tour.
** Deposit to secure booking £105.00 which covers the first 15 admissions on the day.



All major credit cards accepted.